Friends rally round Benzema over Real Madrid struggles

Karim Benzema is determined to come good for Real Madrid.

The French striker has failed to live up to his massive price-tag and was involved in a minor car accident last week.

AS says, however, Benzema isn't ready to throw in the towel and told close friends: "I will not give up my dream of winning in Madrid."

A close pal also said: "Give him time. During his childhood his bedroom walls were full of posters of Ronaldo at Real Madrid."

"There is a lot of talking in the locker room and he can't communicate at the moment. But he mixes very well with everyone."